The news of the last few days throws Ukrainians off balance, makes them feel pain and panic. Feelings of helplessness, despair, anger – emotions that every Ukrainian experiences today! But we must not forget that an oppressed psycho-emotional state has a destructive effect on the human body, as well as constant monitoring of the news. That’s why you need to pull yourself together and get your life in order!
How to improve well-being and psycho-emotional state?
Useful tips from practical psychologist Yulia Worman were published on the website https://poradnica.com.ua/
We share with you:
1. Body care. How we feel physically has an impact on our emotional state as well. So take care of yourself and consult a doctor if you have health problems. You should not postpone taking care of yourself for “after the war”.
2. Taking care of the diet. Balanced nutrition is the next component in the foundation of self-help for stabilizing the emotional state.
3. Physical activity. Not only nutrition, but also physical activity should be balanced. But remember that both excess and insufficient physical activity are equally harmful to health. Therefore, try to find a golden mean in everything.
4. Say “no” to uncontrolled intake of drugs that reduce the level of anxiety and affect the emotional state. Remember that only a doctor has the right to prescribe you antidepressants or other groups of drugs and determine the dosage and duration of taking the drugs. Self-medication can lead to worsening of the condition.
5. Refuse constant monitoring of the news. Unsubscribe from redundant channels that mostly duplicate the same information. Create a news schedule (for example, 15 minutes a day).
6. Quality sleep. It’s impossible to feel emotionally balanced if you have trouble sleeping. So take care of your sleep. If necessary, contact a psychotherapist for qualified help.
7. Rest. Replenish your resources by doing things that make you happy. Your body will definitely thank you for a walk in the fresh air before going to bed or watching an interesting movie.
8. Listen to music. Music has an effect on our feelings and can cause various emotions. Create several music selections, name them, for example: “Uplifting Music”, “Sleep Music”, “Relax”… Then add to each of the created selections musical works that evoke certain emotions in you, and listen to them to create the desired you are in the mood
Good deeds also heal!
According to the statements of doctors and psychologists from different parts of the world, doing good deeds,
a person feels physically and spiritually better. It increases the level of lymphocytes and dilates blood vessels, that is, the work of the heart improves.
In addition, the brain produces “hormones of happiness” endorphins, which help to calm down and neutralize depression. They are also responsible for peace and hope for the best in any life circumstances. There is a theory that endorphins are released during tactile contact with people who are close to you!
An interesting article about hormones on the website https://forbes.ua/
by Anastasi Kamenska, candidate of sciences in biochemistry, also reveals an important topic. According to her, another “hormone of happiness” is serotonin – a “social” neurotransmitter associated with the feeling that you are respected. “This is confidence in yourself, in your actions, in the fact that you know how to survive, you understand what to do. A general feeling of well-being.”
The sun and exercise help to get serotonin. A reliable source of this neurotransmitter is a sense of pride in one’s own actions and deeds. It can also be small things: for example, a job well done or a donation. “That’s why it’s very useful to get into the habit of noticing small things throughout the day that you’ll be proud of,” the scientist emphasizes. “Positive thinking and focus on small but important matters are needed.”
So let’s hold on and believe in our sunny future!
